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This listing contains all the analytical materials posted on the Russia Matters website. These include: RM Exclusives, commissioned by Russia Matters exclusively for this website; Recommended Reads, deemed particularly noteworthy by our editorial team; Partner Posts, originally published by our partners elsewhere; and Future Policy Leaders, pieces by promising young scholars and policy thinkers. Content can be filtered by genre and subject-specific criteria and is updated often. Gradually we will be adding older Recommended Reads and Partner Posts dating back as far as 2011.

Competing Views on Russia

George Kennan on Russia: Insights and Recommendations

RM StaffAugust 21, 2019
RM Exclusives

From the 1939 Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, which will see its 80th anniversary this week, to the beginning of the 21st century, Kennan's views on America's Cold War rival went far beyond the "containment" policy for which he is perhaps best known.

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Expert Survey: Is Nuclear Arms Control Dead or Can New Principles Guide It?

RM StaffJuly 30, 2019
RM Exclusives

With the INF Treaty's end in sight, what arrangements could emerge from the rubble of U.S.-Russian arms control and what should be their guiding principles? Eight leading international experts weigh in.

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Russia-China Bomber Patrol Shows Stronger Alignment Between the Two

Michael KofmanJuly 26, 2019
RM Exclusives

This week’s unprecedented Russian-Chinese patrol, including Russia’s run-in with South Korean jets, signals both growing bilateral military cooperation and Moscow’s willingness to take on geopolitical risks for the sake of its relationship with Beijing.

U.S. Defense Secretary nominee Mark Esper often pairs Russia with China in his remarks, classifying both among America’s biggest security challenges. Now updated with statements from Esper's Senate confirmation hearing.

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Russia’s FDI Outlook Grim, with No Chinese Rescue in Sight

Nicholas TrickettJuly 11, 2019
RM Exclusives

Investment in Russia has plummeted for many reasons, both in and out of Moscow’s control. Meanwhile, the country is drifting toward an increasingly closed economy, with interest groups jostling for pieces of the state-funded pie.

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Expert Round-Up: How Likely Is a China-Russia Military Alliance?

RM StaffJune 14, 2019
RM Exclusives

Dozens of scholars, analysts and officials assess the strengths and weaknesses of the Sino-Russian "comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction."

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Leveraging Venezuela: How Russia Sees Its Interests in US Backyard

Paul SaundersJune 03, 2019
RM Exclusives

Americans should not overestimate either Russia’s interests in Venezuela or its capabilities there. Some see the country as a new Ukraine or Syria. It isn’t.

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Competing Views on Russia

2020 US Presidential Candidates on Russia: What Have They Said So Far?

Daniel ShapiroMay 23, 2019
RM Exclusives

Most candidates overwhelmingly agree that while Russia is a key adversary of the U.S., the two countries should work to preserve bilateral arms control treaties like New START and the INF Treaty.

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Getting Somewhere With Russia: A Q&A With Angela Stent

RM StaffMay 01, 2019
RM Exclusives

An eminent Russia expert discuses Russia “as is,” competing and cooperating, the end of arms control, sanctions, Ukraine, Venezuela and much more.

The Open World

While the U.S. has had no major geopolitical rivals in the last 30 years, it now has two: Russia and China.

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Russia and China Are Outwitting America

Vance SerchukApril 10, 2019
Recommended Reads

American politicians frame the current world order as China, Russia, and the United States locked in a 'great-power competition.' However, by restricting their definition of this rivalry to a race for technological prowess, U.S. national security experts increase the possibility of an inadvertent escalation to war.